The Mission Begins
As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.
2017-03-31 60m★ 5.1Now playing
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Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Five Came Back runs for 1 season. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.
Season 1 · 3 episodes
As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.
2017-03-31 60m★ 5.1Now playingNow in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
2017-03-31 67m★ 5.7At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.
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Five Came Back has 1 season on Cineby, with 3 episodes in total. Start with season 1 below.
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